Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist - Critical Care - Days
Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association · Palatine, IL · Today
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The RN Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist supports adult critical care by applying advanced clinical expertise, assessment skills, and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, staff development, and organizational quality.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical guidance
- Assess education needs
- Support care plan development
- Lead quality improvement initiatives
- Evaluate research
- Integrate new technology for safety and efficiency
- Collaborate with leadership to design and deliver education programs
- Mentor staff
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and practice change
- Actively participate in research and professional organizations
- Advocate for best nursing practices to advance clinical excellence
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing (Doctorate preferred)
- Current RN license in Illinois
- 5+ years of clinical experience
- Specialty certification
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal abilities
- Presentation abilities
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Commitment to professional growth